Volunteer Opportunities

Find the right opportunity for you!

How it Works

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Find an Opportunity

Browse through a variety of volunteer opportunities listed by our network of community organisations.

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Express Your Interest

Express interest in up to 3 opportunities and the organisation(s) that listed them will reach out.

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Start Volunteering

Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your time and passion create real, lasting change.

Search for Opportunities

Not sure where to start with volunteering?

We're here to help

Book an in-person appointment with one of our friendly Volunteer Opportunity Advisors. They can guide you through finding the volunteer opportunity that best suits you. 

 Use our booking system to come and see someone in our Wellington office. For Hutt and Porirua, please email or call. 

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Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Coordinate kitchen and garden volunteers, lead community cooking classes, and uphold zero-waste and manaakitanga values. ~10 hours per week.

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Secretary

Hutt
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Attend monthly committee meetings, manage emails and admin, and support governance for Brain Injury Association Wellington.

Hutt
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Lead monthly committee meetings and provide strategic direction and governance oversight for Brain Injury Association Wellington.

Hutt
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Join the Brain Injury Association Wellington committee for monthly meetings and strategic oversight. Funding/grants knowledge valued.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Transport cancer patients to and from medical appointments in the Hutt Valley on weekdays. Own vehicle required, 2–5 hour sessions.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Provide short-term practical support to home-based cancer clients in Porirua, including visits, walks, shopping, and transport.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Education

Mentor former refugees in Lower Hutt to develop driving skills and gain their licence. Flexible hours, must be 21+ with full licence.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Support a former refugee with two weekly one-hour driving sessions in Wellington over 16–20 weeks. Dual control car provided.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Take a woman from a refugee background for weekly driving practice in Porirua. Female volunteers required. Full licence needed.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Take a woman from a refugee background for twice-weekly driving practice in Lower Hutt. Female volunteers required.